Australia vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI

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Lasith Malinga has been named the Man of the Series.

Clint McKay has been named the Man of the Match for his maiden 5-wicket haul.

After the trashing they recieved at the hands of Sri Lanka, Australia looked a completely different outfit from the onset today. They lost the toss but bowled superbly to restrict Sri Lanka to 115 and then chased it down without losing too many wickets. This win would be a huge relief for the Aussies ahead of the all important Ashes series as it breaks their longest losing streak across all formats.

21.4 Perera to Clarke, FOUR!!, there it is a comfortable win for the Aussies in the end, it was a back of a length delivery outside off, Clarke waits for it till the last minute and dabs it down to third man fence, so Sri Lanka win this 3-match series 2-1.

21.3 Perera to Clarke, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Clarke drives it to covers, just one run needed now

21.2 Perera to Clarke, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Clarke drives it to covers

21.1 Perera to Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Clarke defends it to the off side

20.6 Randiv to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Michael Hussey gets forward and defends it

16.4 Malinga to Clarke, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Clarke ducks under it

16.3 Malinga to Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Clarke gets forward and drives it down to mid off

16.2 Malinga to Clarke, 2 runs, fullish delivery on the pads, Clarke clips it off his legs to deep mid wicket for a couple

16.1 Malinga to Clarke, no run, yorker length delivery outside off, Clarke fails to squeeze it down to thirdman

15.6 Fernando to Michael Hussey, no run, good length delivery outside off and angling across, Michael Hussey goes for a huge swipe across the line and misses it

15.6 Fernando to Michael Hussey, no ball, fuller length delivery on the leg stump and angling across, Michael Hussey is struck in front of the stumps, huge appeal and dear oh dear, he's overstepped again, that looked like out to me, another free hit is coming up

15.5 Fernando to Clarke, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Clarke tucks it to fine leg

15.4 Fernando to Clarke, FOUR!!, great shot! it was an overpitched delivery on middle, Clarke presents the full face of the bat and just eases it past the bowler to long on for a boundary, timed it beautifully!

15.3 Fernando to Clarke, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Clarke ducks under it easily

15.2 Fernando to Michael Hussey, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Michael Hussey goes for a huge swing and gets a bit of glove on it

15.2 Fernando to Clarke, no ball, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Clarke pulls it to backward square leg, he's overstepped again and a free hit is coming up

15.1 Fernando to Clarke, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Clarke shapes in to pull and gets the inside half of the bat towards short fine leg

14.6 Malinga to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, low full-toss on the pads, Michael Hussey flicks it to fine leg for a couple

13.6 Fernando to Haddin, out Caught&Bowled!! he's gone! banged in short again, this one had good pace and bounce, Haddin shaped in to pull, but the ball hurried onto him and top edges it in the air towards short midwicket, where Fernando settles under it comfortably, he's struck with another wicket. Haddin c and b Fernando 31(44) [4s-3]

Fernando to Haddin, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

13.5 Fernando to Clarke, 1 run, peppers him with another short delivery outside off, Clarke cuts it down to third man

13.4 Fernando to Clarke, no run, shortish delivery outside off stump, Clarke gets on top of it and cuts it straight to backward point

12.1 Malinga to Clarke, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Clarke digs it out to the off side

Lasith Malinga [3.0-0-18-0] is back into the attack

11.6 Fernando to Haddin, no run, banged in short and angling into the right hander, Haddin had backed away, so he followed him, Haddin goes for a huge swipe across the line and edges it to the off side

11.6 Fernando to Haddin, no ball, shortish delivery outside off, Haddin stands tall and defends it, he's overstepped again and a free hit is coming up

11.5 Fernando to Clarke, 1 run, banged in short and angling in, Clarke works it to mid wicket

11.4 Fernando to Haddin, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off, Haddin opens the face and runs it down to third man

11.3 Fernando to Haddin, no run, keeps it full on off, Haddin gets forward and squeezes it straight to the fielder at covers

11.2 Fernando to Haddin, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Haddin drives it back to the bowler

11.1 Fernando to Haddin, no run, catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery on off, Haddin gets forward and drives it uppishly towards mid off, Jeevan Mendis, who had just finished an expensive over fluffs a simple chance, that was a poor effort from him

10.6 Jeevan Mendis to Haddin, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, Haddin gets forward and drives it to long off

10.5 Jeevan Mendis to Haddin, FOUR!!, the googly this time, but it was too short, Haddin picks it early, rocks back and pulls it to deep mid wicket

10.4 Jeevan Mendis to Clarke, 3 runs, quicker delivery on the stumps, it was trifle short also, Clarke rocks back and pulls it to backward square leg for a comfortable three

10.3 Jeevan Mendis to Clarke, no run, googly this time, Clarke gets forward and defends it to the off side

10.2 Jeevan Mendis to Haddin, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off and turning away, Haddin gets forward and toe-ends it to long off

10.1 Jeevan Mendis to Clarke, 1 run, well tossed up delivery outside off and turning away, Clarke comes down the track and drives it to long on

Australia are off to a great start courtesy of some poor bowling from Malinga and Fernando. Just when he looked well set, Watson was dismissed by Fernando. As things stand at this moment, Australia are well set for a comfortable win. But strange things can happen in cricket, as we saw in the 1st ODI. So don't go away, we'll be back in 40 mins after the lunch break

9.6 Fernando to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Haddin stands tall and defends it to the off side

9.5 Fernando to Haddin, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Haddin stands tall to defend and edges it onto the pads

9.4 Fernando to Clarke, 1 run, much fuller this time on the stumps, he gets some extra bounce, the ball hits the shoulder of the bat and rolls away to fine leg

9.3 Fernando to Clarke, FOUR!!, once again bangs it short outside off, Clarke picks the length early and gets into the position early, he gets across and pulls it to deep mid wicket fence

9.2 Fernando to Clarke, no run, good length delivery anging in to the hips, Clarke stays back and defends it

9.2 Fernando to Clarke, 3 wides, banged in short again on the stumps, sharp bouncer, but it was far too high over the batsman, even Sanga couldn't reach for it, but got a hand to it

8.5 Perera to Clarke, FOUR!!, banged in short this time, Clarke gets into the position early and pulls it to deep mid wicket fence, wonderful shot from Pup and it scooted away to the fence in a flash

8.4 Perera to Clarke, FOUR!!, great shot! it was an overpitched delivery on off, Clarke gets to the pitch of the ball and just punches it down the ground to long on, he presented the full face of the bat and it raced away to the fence

8.3 Perera to Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery swinging into the pads, Clarke misses out on the clip shot

8.2 Perera to Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery angling into the stumps, Clarke chips it in the air towards short midwicket, just short of the fielder

8.1 Perera to Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Clarke punches it off the back foot to covers

7.6 Fernando to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Haddin cuts it straight to the fielder at gully

7.5 Fernando to Haddin, no run, banged in short outside off stump, he got good pace and bounce on that occasion, Haddin does well to sway out of the line

7.4 Fernando to Haddin, no run, banged in short outside off, Haddin stands tall and defends it to the onside

7.3 Fernando to Haddin, no run, short of length delivery outside off, it jags back in sharply, Haddin stays back to defend and edges it onto the pads

7.2 Fernando to Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery angling into the pads, Clarke works it to backward square leg

7.1 Fernando to Haddin, 3 runs, poor delivery again! fullish delivery on the pads, Haddin clips it off his legs to deep square leg, Perera chases it well, slides well in the end to pull it back just inside the ropes

6.6 Perera to Clarke, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Clarke stays back and defends it to covers

6.5 Perera to Clarke, 2 runs, length delivery angling into the pads, Clarke tucks it to backward square leg, a slight fumble in the deep and they take an extra run

6.4 Perera to Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Clarke gets forward and defends it solidly to covers

6.3 Perera to Clarke, no run, full and angling into the pads, Clarke gets forward and defends it to the leg side

6.2 Perera to Haddin, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Haddin cuts it down to third man

6.1 Perera to Haddin, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Haddin digs it out back to the bowler

Thissara Perera, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

5.6 Fernando to Clarke, no run, good length delivery angling in, Clarke defends it to the onside

5.5 Fernando to Clarke, FOUR!!, banged in short again, he is generating some good pace here, Clarke shapes in to pull and tops edges it high over the keeper's head, it almost went a long way, one bounce and into the fence

5.4 Fernando to Clarke, no run, pitched up delivery angling down the leg side, Clarke misses out on the clip shot

5.3 Fernando to Clarke, no run, banged in short on the stumps, good sharp bouncer, Clarke ducks under it easily

5.2 Fernando to Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery on off and angling in, Clarke stays back and defends it

Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease

5.1 Fernando to Watson, out Caught by Mathews!! good delivery! that was a pacy delivery at 150kmph, Watson was looking to glide it down to thirdman, but the ball hurried onto him and he just hits it straight into the hands of Mathews at first slip. Watson c Mathews b Fernando 15(14) [4s-1]

Fernando to Watson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

5.1 Fernando to Watson, wide, low full-toss down the leg side, very well stopped by Sanga

4.6 Malinga to Haddin, FOUR!!, shot of the day so far! it was a back of a length delivery outside off, Haddin stands tall and punches it off the back foot to deep extra cover, nice straight elbow when he played that shot, it raced away to the boundary

4.5 Malinga to Haddin, no run, good length delivery outside off, it nips away off the seam, Haddin is beaten all ends up

4.4 Malinga to Haddin, 2 runs, fuller length delivery angling into the pads, Haddin flicks it to backward square leg for a couple

4.3 Malinga to Haddin, no run, good length delivery on off, Haddin defends it towards mid on

4.2 Malinga to Haddin, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Haddin pushes it to covers

4.1 Malinga to Watson, 3 runs, banged in short outside off, Watson walks down and pulls it in the air towards deep midwicket, they come back for the third

3.6 Fernando to Watson, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Watson taps it to the off side for a quick single

3.5 Fernando to Watson, no run, this one was nearly 150 kmph, another short and rising delivery outside off, he is getting some extra pace and bounce here, Watson flays hard and misses it

3.4 Fernando to Watson, no run, pitched up delivery this time, Watson gets forward and defends it to covers

3.3 Fernando to Watson, no run, that's a ripper! that was a fast straight bouncer, it took off from the pitch, Watson did well to sway out of the line

3.2 Fernando to Watson, no run, fullish delivery on off, Watson gets a leading edge towards mid off, falls short of the fielder

3.1 Fernando to Watson, FOUR!!, another poor delivery! a low full toss on the pads, it's too easy for Watson and he clips it off his legs to deep mid wicket, that's bread and butter for Watson

2.6 Malinga to Haddin, no run, pitched up delivery on off and angling away, Haddin covers the line and defends it to covers

2.5 Malinga to Haddin, no run, short and wide outside off stump, Haddin slaps it hard towards covers, straight to the fielder

1.6 Fernando to Watson, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Watson digs it out to the off side

1.5 Fernando to Haddin, 1 run, short of length delivery closer to the off stump and moving away, Haddin runs it down to third man

1.4 Fernando to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Haddin stays back and defends it

1.3 Fernando to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling away, Haddin flashes hard and misses it

1.3 Fernando to Haddin, wide, short and wide outside off stump, Haddin backs away to the onside and misses it, so the free hit stays

1.3 Fernando to Watson, no ball, byes, 1 run, he's overstepped again, that was a sharp bouncer also, far too high over the batsman, another free hit is coming up

1.2 Fernando to Watson, 2 runs, banged in short again, Watson backs away to the onside and goes for a huge swipe, top edges it high in the air over the keeper's head and they come back for the second

1.2 Fernando to Haddin, no ball, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Haddin opens the face and runs it down to third man, he's overstepped and a free hit is coming up

1.1 Fernando to Watson, 3 runs, overpitched delivery on off, Watson gets forward and drives it to sweeper cover for a comfortable three, good running between the wickets by these two

Dilhara Fernando, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Malinga to Haddin, no run, banged in short outside off stump, Haddin sways out of the line

0.5 Malinga to Haddin, 2 runs, pitched up delivery on off and angling away a bit, Haddin drives and edges it down to thirdman, they run well for the second

0.4 Malinga to Haddin, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps and angling away, Haddin stands tall and defends it to the off side

0.3 Malinga to Haddin, no run, short of length delivery outside off and angling away, Haddin leaves it alone

0.2 Malinga to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and moving away slightly, Haddin sways out of the line

0.1 Malinga to Watson, 1 run, runs straight-away! back of a length delivery outside off, Watson stays back and guides it down to third man

Watson and Haddin are at the crease. Watson is on strike. Malinga will open the attack

Exceptional performance by the Aussies to bowl SL out for a paltry total of 115. After opting to bat first, the Lankans kept losing wicket at regular intervals and had no answer to the pace and bounce of the Australian fast bowlers. Mckay and Starc were the pick of the bowlers sharing 9 wickets between them and Mckay also claiming his maiden 5-wicket haul. Join us for the chase in 10 minutes.....

31.6 Starc to Malinga, out Caught by Ferguson!! it's all over, clinical performance by the Aussies, it was banged in short again on the stumps, Malinga backs away to the onside and goes for another wild swing, top edges it high in the air towards deep square leg, where Ferguson takes an easy catch. Malinga c Ferguson b Starc 2(9)

31.1 Starc to Fernando, no run, fuller length delivery outside off stump, good pacy delivery, Fernando plays and misses it

30.6 McKay to Malinga, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Malinga backs away for a massive heave across the line and misses it

30.5 McKay to Fernando, 1 run, banged in short again outside off, Fernando edges it past gully to third man

30.4 McKay to Fernando, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Fernando ducks under it

Dilhara Fernando, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Drinks are on the field now

30.3 McKay to Randiv, out Bowled!! castled! first 5-wicket haul for him, it was full and straight on the stumps, Randiv backs away to drive it through the off side, misses it and the ball crept under his bat to crash into the stumps, this is fine bowling and the Aussies are right on top here. Randiv b McKay 7(9) [4s-1]

McKay to Randiv, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

30.2 McKay to Randiv, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away, Randiv plays inside the line and misses it

30.1 McKay to Randiv, FOUR!!, overpitched delivery on off, Randiv gets to the pitch of the ball and square-drives it to sweeper cover, he just hits it through the line and it raced away to the fence

29.6 Starc to Malinga, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Malinga goes for a big swipe across the line and misses it

29.5 Starc to Malinga, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Malinga pulls it to deep mid wicket

29.4 Starc to Malinga, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Malinga makes room and drives it to covers

29.3 Starc to Malinga, no run, fuller length delivery pushed across Malinga, he had backed away to the onside, reaches for it and misses

29.3 Starc to Malinga, wide, banged in short on the stumps, it was far too high over Malinga as he backed away for the big shot

29.2 Starc to Malinga, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Malinga backs away and slaps it back to the bowler

28.6 McKay to Randiv, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Randiv edges it down to third man

Lasith Malinga, right handed bat, comes to the crease

28.5 McKay to Perera, out Caught by Steven Smith!! another one bites the dust! fuller length delivery on off, Perera goes for a wild swing and top edges it high in the air towards cover point, where Smith gets behind it comfortably, but had to adjust well in the end to take the catch. Perera c Steven Smith b McKay 7(7) [4s-1]

McKay to Perera, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

28.4 McKay to Perera, 2 runs, banged in short on the stumps, Perera pulls it to deep mid wicket for a couple

28.3 McKay to Perera, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Perera gets a leading edge, which lands safely towards the off side

28.2 McKay to Perera, FOUR!!, short of length delivery down the leg side, Perera just gloves it around to fine leg fence

28.1 McKay to Perera, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Perera ducks under it

27.6 Starc to Perera, 1 run, another short and rising delivery, it hits him on the gloves and lobs in the air towards gully, luckily it well in no man's land

27.5 Starc to Perera, no run, good bounce again on the stumps, Perera stays back and defends it to the off side, this has been an excellent spell from him

Thissara Perera, left handed bat, comes to the crease

27.4 Starc to Silva, out Bowled!! another one! castled! it was a fuller length delivery pushed across the right hander, Silva goes for a full-blooded drive away from his body and gets an inside edge, which cannons into the off stump, Starc gets this third and the Aussies are all over SL today. Silva b Starc 33(72) [4s-2]

Starc to Silva, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

27.3 Starc to Silva, no run, banged in short again, that was a quick bouncer, Silva sways out of the line in the end

27.2 Starc to Silva, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Silva ducks under it

27.1 Starc to Silva, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Silva digs it out to the off side

26.6 McKay to Randiv, no run, full and angling in from outside off, Randiv defends it back to the bowler

26.5 McKay to Randiv, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Randiv cuts it straight to the fielder at backward point

26.4 McKay to Silva, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Silva upper-cuts it to third man, it flew off the thick edge, fell just short of the fielder

26.2 McKay to Randiv, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off, again gets some extra bit of bounce, Randiv edges it down to third man

26.1 McKay to Silva, 1 run, banged in short outside off, Silva shapes in to pull and mistimes it to square leg

Clint McKay [6.0-1-21-3] is back into the attack

25.6 Starc to Randiv, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Randiv defends it solidly to the off side

Suraj Randiv, right handed bat, comes to the crease

25.5 Starc to Jeevan Mendis, out Caught by Haddin!! this is hostile fast bowling! it was the shortish delivery on the off stump, it moved away off the pitch with an extra bit of bounce, Jeevan Mendis had to play at it and edges it straight into the hands of Haddin, this is an exceptional spell from Starc, SL in tatters now. Jeevan Mendis c Haddin b Starc 5(11)

24.5 Doherty to Silva, 1 run, tossed up delivery outside off, Silva gets forward and pushes it to cover for a quick single

24.4 Doherty to Silva, no run, pushed through quicker outside off, Silva gets forward and pushes it to point

24.3 Doherty to Jeevan Mendis, 1 run, flighted delivery on the pads, Jeevan Mendis flicks it to short fine leg

24.3 Doherty to Jeevan Mendis, wide, quicker delivery turning down the leg side, it was referred to the third umpire for a stumping chance, he rules him not out as his feet was grounded in the crease, it was a close one

24.2 Doherty to Silva, leg byes, 1 run, pushed through quicker on the pads, Silva gets down to sweep and misses it, huge appeal turned down, replays suggest it would have hit the top of leg stump, very close though

24.1 Doherty to Silva, no run, well tossed up delivery outside off, Silva gets forward and defends it to the onside

23.6 Starc to Silva, 1 run, short and wide outside off stump, Silva cuts it down to third man

23.5 Starc to Silva, no run, pitched up delivery on off and angling in, Silva gets forward and defends it

23.4 Starc to Silva, no run, shortish delivery outside off, he's generating good pace, Silva stays back and defends it

23.3 Starc to Silva, no run, fuller length delivery angling into the pads, Silva misses out on the clip shot, the ball rolls away to the off side

23.2 Starc to Silva, no run, good length delivery outside off and angling across, Silva gets forward and shoulders arms

22.4 Doherty to Jeevan Mendis, no run, quicker delivery turning in, Jeevan Mendis cuts it down to the off side

22.3 Doherty to Jeevan Mendis, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Jeevan Mendis gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

22.2 Doherty to Silva, 1 run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Silva gets down and sweeps it to fine leg

22.1 Doherty to Silva, no run, pushed through quicker outside off, Silva dabs it down to the off side

21.6 Starc to Jeevan Mendis, no run, good length delivery angling into the pads, Jeevan Mendis works it to square leg

21.5 Starc to Jeevan Mendis, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Jeevan Mendis leaves it alone

Jeevan Mendis, left handed bat, comes to the crease

21.4 Starc to Mathews, out Bowled!! castled! he's struck, maiden international wicket, it was the fuller length delivery on the stumps, Mathews charges down the track for a big swipe across the line, but only manages to get an inside edge, which cannons into the stumps. Mathews b Starc 9(16)

Starc to Mathews, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

21.3 Starc to Mathews, no run, oh good come back from Starc, pitched up delivery on off and angled across, Mathews goes for an expansive drive and misses it

21.3 Starc to Mathews, wide, short and wide outside off stump again, another extra to the total

14.2 Starc to Silva, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping in, Silva stays back and defends it

14.1 Starc to Silva, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Silva lets it go through

13.6 Watson to Mathews, no run, outside off stump and swinging away, Mathews leaves it alone

Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease

13.5 Watson to Tharanga, out Lbw!! he's gone this time! it was full and swinging into the stumps, Tharanga was bit late to get his foot forward, misses the line and is struck right in front of middle, the umpire took his time and raised his finger, a good decision in the end as replays suggest it pitched in line and would have gone onto hit the middle and leg stump, SL slip further. Tharanga lbw b Watson 28(53) [4s-3]

Watson to Tharanga, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

13.4 Watson to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery swinging into the pads, Tharanga drives it down to mid on

13.3 Watson to Tharanga, 2 runs, fuller length delivery swinging into the pads, Tharanga flicks it uppishly to mid wicket for a couple, 50 up for SL

13.3 Watson to Tharanga, wide, banged in short down the leg side, Tharanga ducks under it

13.2 Watson to Tharanga, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Tharanga defends it to the off side

13.1 Watson to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery shaping into the left hander, Tharanga gets forward and drives it down to mid off

12.6 Starc to Silva, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and shaping in, Silva is hit high on the pads

12.5 Starc to Tharanga, 1 run, short and wide again, Tharanga upper-cuts it down to third man, couple of bounces to the fielder in the deep

12.4 Starc to Tharanga, no run, short of length delivery outside off, it moved away off the pitch, Tharanga flashes hard and misses it again

12.4 Starc to Tharanga, wide, short and wide outside off stump, it was angling away, Tharanga flashes hard and misses it

12.3 Starc to Tharanga, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and angling across, Tharanga edges it towards first slip, but it fell short of the fielder

12.2 Starc to Tharanga, no run, banged in short outside off stump, Tharanga sways out of the line

12.1 Starc to Tharanga, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Tharanga defends it to the off side

Mitchell Starc, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

11.6 Watson to Silva, no run, just short of the Smith at point, it was a fuller length delivery wide outside off, Silva gets forward and drives it uppishly towards backward point, it fell short of Smith, he immediately signals to the umpire that he had not caught it

11.5 Watson to Silva, no run, full and angling into the pads, Silva works it to square leg

11.4 Watson to Silva, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Silva defends it to back to the bowler

11.3 Watson to Silva, no run, banged in short outside off stump, Silva sways out of the line

11.2 Watson to Silva, no run, fuller length delivery swinging away, Silva gets forward and drives it to mid off

11.2 Watson to Tharanga, 2 wides, full and swinging down the leg side, Tharanga plays and misses it, half stop by Haddin and they get 2 wides

11.1 Watson to Tharanga, no run, full on middle and swinging in a bit, Tharanga gets forward and defends it to the off side

Shane Watson, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

10.6 McKay to Tharanga, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Tharanga opens the face and runs it down to third man

10.5 McKay to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery on middle this time, Tharanga just chips it in the air towards mid on, just short of the fielder

10.4 McKay to Tharanga, no run, oh another ripper! it was a back of a length delivery shaping away with an extra bit of bounce, Tharanga swings hard and misses it

10.3 McKay to Tharanga, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Tharanga stays back and defends it

10.1 McKay to Silva, 1 run, good length delivery angling in, Silva gets an inside edge onto the pads, the ball rolls away to the onside, they set across for a quick single, Hussey charges in and hits the stumps direct at the bowler's end, but Silva had just made it to the crease

Powerplay 2 is on now!

9.6 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, too full on middle and angling away, Tharanga covers the line and pushes it towards mid off

9.5 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, banged in short outside off stump, Tharanga stands tall and defends it to the off side

9.4 Johnson to Tharanga, FOUR!!, this is poor bowling, not the right place to bowl, it was short and wide outside off stump, Tharanga gets on top of it and cuts it to deep backward point, it raced away to the fence to the flash

9.3 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, short of length delivery outside off and angling away, Tharanga slashes hard, but straight to the fielder at backward point

9.2 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and shaping away, Tharanga stays back and defends it

9.1 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Tharanga stays back and works it to the onside

8.6 McKay to Silva, no run, oh well bowled! bit of bounce there, it was a shortish delivery outside off, gets some exta bounce, Silva stays back to defend and is hit on the gloves

8.5 McKay to Silva, no run, fuller length delivery angling into the pads, Silva misses out on the flick shot

8.4 McKay to Silva, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, punches it to covers

8.3 McKay to Silva, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Silva defends it to the off side

8.2 McKay to Silva, FOUR!!, he is annoyed with himself, that was a juicy half-volley on the leg stump, Silva just clips it off his legs to deep square leg, it raced away along the turf

8.1 McKay to Silva, no run, back of a length delivery angling in, Silva gets forward to defend and edges it onto the pads, it almost rolled back onto the stumps

7.6 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Tharanga stays back and pushes it to covers

7.5 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, banged in short outside off stump and angling away, Tharanga sways out of the line

7.4 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Tharanga defends it to the onside

7.2 Johnson to Tharanga, 3 runs, overpitched delivery on off, Tharanga gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it to deep extra cover for a comfortable three, he's playing well at the moment

7.1 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and shaping away, Tharanga gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler

6.6 McKay to Silva, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Silva gets forward and defends it to the off side

6.5 McKay to Silva, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Silva stays back and defends it to the off side

6.4 McKay to Tharanga, 1 run, full and swinging into the pads, Tharanga gets an inside edge to fine leg

6.3 McKay to Tharanga, no run, that's a ripper! it was fuller length delivery on middle and it shaped away off the seam, Tharanga is squared up and is beaten all ends up!

6.2 McKay to Tharanga, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on off and angling away, Tharanga drives and gets a leading edge to square third man

6.1 McKay to Tharanga, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery wide outside off, too much width on offer, Tharanga reaches for it and carves it to deep extra cover, he had timed it beatifully and it raced away along the turf

5.6 Johnson to Tharanga, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling away, Tharanga opens the face and runs it down to third man

5.5 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Tharanga defends it to the onside

5.4 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, run-out chance missed! fuller length delivery on middle, Tharanga pushes it towards mid off and sets off for a single, Silva was not ready for it, he was almost half way down the track, the fielder had all the time in the world to aim at the striker's end, but misses the stumps, a direct hit would have been curtains for Tharanga

5.3 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, back of a length delivery angling away, Tharanga punches it off the back foot to covers

5.2 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Tharanga defends it to the off side

5.1 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, oh that was close! it has missed the off stump by a whisker, it was a fuller length delivery on middle and it shapes away at the last minute, Tharanga is squared up and the ball zips past the outside edge

4.6 McKay to Silva, no run, banged in short on the stumps and angling in, Silva shapes in to pull and misses it, that was a good delivery from McKay, he's on fire today

4.6 McKay to Silva, no ball, 4 runs, great shot! that was an overpitched delivery on off, Silva just presents the full face of the bat and eases it down the ground to long on, he's overstepped and a free hit is coming up

4.5 McKay to Silva, no run, big in-swinger again, full and angling into the pads, Silva is struck on the pads, but that was going down the leg side

4.4 McKay to Silva, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Silva gets forward and defends it to the off side

Chamara Silva, right handed bat, comes to the crease

4.3 McKay to Jayawardene, out Caught by White!! he's got 3 here! this is exceptional fast bowling, it was a fullish delivery in the slot, it moved away a bit, Jayawardene was sucked into the drive, but gets an thick outside edge towards second slip, where White takes a good catch at chest height, the Aussies are all over the Lankans today. Jayawardene c White b McKay 0(3)

McKay to Jayawardene, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

4.2 McKay to Jayawardene, no run, full and angling into the pads, he is getting some extra bounce here, Jayawardene plays it late towards the leg side

4.1 McKay to Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery in the slot, he's right on the money today, Jayawardene gets right behind the line and defends it towards point

3.6 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, back of a length delivery angling away, Tharanga flashes hard, but straight to the fielder at backward point

3.5 Johnson to Tharanga, 2 runs, short and wide again, he gets some extra bit of bounce, Tharanga upper-cuts it to square third man, he played it well in the gap

3.4 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery on off and shaping away, Tharanga gets forward and pushes it to covers

3.3 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, Tharanga defends it to the off side

3.2 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, short of length delivery outside off and angling away, Tharanga shoulders arms

3.1 Johnson to Tharanga, FOUR!!, good counter-attack! that was short and wide outside off stump, Tharanga takes full toll of it, gets on top of it and cuts it uppishly over the point fielder for a cracking boundary

Mahela Jayawardene, right handed bat, comes to the crease

2.6 McKay to Sangakkara, out Caught by Haddin!! he's struck again, important wicket for the Aussies, it was a fullish delivery wide outside off and angling away, Sangakkara drives at it away from his body and feathers an edge back to Haddin, this is excellent bowling from McKay, the skipper departs and the Lankans are in trouble now. Sangakkara c Haddin b McKay 0(4)

McKay to Sangakkara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

2.5 McKay to Sangakkara, no run, another great ripper! it was a fuller length delivery on middle and it moved away late off the pitch, Sangakkara is squared up completely and the ball zips past the outside edge, great variation from McKay

2.4 McKay to Sangakkara, no run, full and swinging into the pads, Sangakkara tucks it straight to square leg

2.3 McKay to Sangakkara, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, Sangakkara lets it go through

Kumar Sangakkara, left handed bat, comes to the crease

2.2 McKay to Dilshan, out Caught by Michael Hussey!! he's struck! a soft dismissal in the end, it was a fullish delivery angling into the pads, Dilshan just chips it in the air towards short square leg, where Hussey takes an easy catch, an early setback for SL. Dilshan c Michael Hussey b McKay 1(4)

McKay to Dilshan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

2.1 McKay to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, it nips back in sharply with an extra bit of bounce, Dilshan was hit high on the pads

1.6 Johnson to Tharanga, leg byes, FOUR!!, sloppy finish to the over! it was full and angling down the leg side, Tharanga misses it, but it brushes his pads and races away to fine leg fence

1.5 Johnson to Dilshan, 1 run, pitched up delivery on off, Dilshan gets forward and drives it to cover, he's off the mark as well

1.4 Johnson to Dilshan, no run, great pace and bounce for Johnson, it was the shortish delivery outside off, he gets some extra bit of bounce, it kept on going, very well taken by Haddin

1.3 Johnson to Tharanga, 1 run, full and swinging into the pads, Tharanga works it to fine leg

1.2 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Tharanga gets forward and defends it

1.1 Johnson to Tharanga, no run, oh that was mighty close! it was a fullish delivery first up, it leaves the left hander at the last minute, Tharanga is squared up and it struck high on the pads, huge appeal turned down, Hot spot confirms it hit him high on the pads and would have missed the off stump, very good decision

Mitchell Johnson, comes into the attack

0.6 McKay to Tharanga, 1 run, that's pretty good! full and swinging into the stumps, Tharanga gets an inside edge to fine leg, good first over from McKay

0.5 McKay to Tharanga, no run, much better this time on the stumps, Tharanga gets forward and defends it to the off side

0.4 McKay to Tharanga, no run, that was a ripper! back of a length delivery on off and it moves away off the seam, Tharanga on the back foot is squared up and is beaten all ends up

0.3 McKay to Tharanga, no run, good length delivery outside off, Tharanga gets forward and defends it to the off side

0.2 McKay to Tharanga, no run, short of length delivery outside off and angling away, Tharanga shoulders arms

0.1 McKay to Tharanga, no run, catch dropped!!, short and wide again outside off, Tharanga cuts it uppishly towards backward point, where Smith moved to his left and couldn't hold onto it, that was a super effort from him

0.1 McKay to Tharanga, wide, starts off with a short and wide delivery outside off, it swings away further and the Lankans are underway with an extra

Tharanga and Dilshan are at the crease. Tharanga is on strike. McKay will open the attack

Hello and welcome to the final ODI between Australia and Sri Lanka. With the series lost, the Aussies will be looking for a soul searching win. Some good news from the ground is that it's sunny and clear. Stay tuned for the toss and the team info...

By Gokul Gopal

Although ranked number one in the one-day arena, the Australian team has been anything but a champion side. Their performances in the recent months has been hardly praise-worthy and considering the World Cup that is coming up in a few months time, and also the all-important Ashes series, Australia definitely have an uphill task ahead.

Australia:

The Aussies, who were in prime form till March this year, winning convincingly against Pakistan and West Indies at home, have not done well after that. Since March 2010, the Aussies have played 14 One-day Internationals - Losing 8 games while winning 6. During this time, they have experienced three series losses, including their first ever series loss against Sri Lanka at home.

The main reason for Australia's slump is the constant failure of the middle order batsmen. With the likes of Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Michael Clarke, Shane Watson and Brad Haddin, Australia have in them more than a decent batting setup. But the numbers do not reflect the same. While Clarke, White and Hussey have averaged well with the bat, the same cannot be said about the others - especially the skipper Ricky Ponting, who averages just 29.25.

The Aussie bowling, on the other hand, has been pretty decent and one can say the likes of Harris, Bollinger, Johnson and Watson, putting together some decent shows, have been mainly instrumental in some of the wins for the Kangaroos.

The Australians definitely need to step up the plate and find some way of turning around their poor run of form. The onus especially lies with the batsmen, who need to deliver on a regular basis for Australia to get back to the winning ways.

Sri Lanka:

In comparison, the Sri Lankan team has definitely been miles ahead of Australia in terms of performance since March 2010. Out of the 16 ODIs played by the island nation - 11 have been wins while only 4 games resulted in losses for Sri Lanka (one game against New Zealand yielded no result). To top it all, the Lankans have won 3 out of the 4 series played since March.

The Sri Lankan batsmen have fared fairly well in this year although there are a few players who are due for runs. The players like Dilshan, mahela, Tharanga and the skipper Sangakkara form the core of the batting unit for the Lankan team for the World Cup, and they would be hoping to consistently deliver with the bat and keep themselves in the right form for the big event.

When it comes to bowling, the Lankans have been rendering decent performances. The likes of Malinga, Perera and Randiv have been in good wicket-taking form and would be hoping to continue in the same vein.

The tourists would be hoping to go back home undefeated and it is very much possible considering the current form of the Aussies. The home team would have to come up with a special effort if they seek to avoid a clean-sweep.